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Harvard and South Africa

In the spring, student activists camp out in makeshift shanties in front of University Hall and remain there through Commencement.

1986

Gay W. Seidman '78, a divestment supporter, is elected to the Board of Overseers.

1986

Protesters force the cancellation of the gala dinner in Memorial Hall celebrating the University's 350th anniversary celebration.

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1993

Apartheid is abolished in South Africa, restrictions on Harvard investment lifted.

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